The September 2nd tsunami evacuation was a test of Unalaska’s emergency preparedness. Residents in low-lying areas were called to leave their homes and move to higher ground to escape a potential wave. The rule of thumb is to get at least 50 feet above sea level. But now, some University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers are working on a model that should give more specific information on how the state’s communities could be affected by tsunamis.

KUCB’s Alexandra Gutierrez has more.